15 Stereotypes About Older People That Turn Out to Be Surprisingly Accurate
15 Stereotypes About Older People That Turn Out to Be Surprisingly Accurate
They Wake Up Earlier
They Love Talking About the Weather
They Appreciate a Good Deal
They Have Strong Opinions About Home Temperature
They Enjoy Telling Stories
They Like to Make Phone Calls
They Value Routine
They Tend to Keep Things
They Know Their Neighbors
These People Give Unsolicited Advice
They Become More Patient
They Love Comfortable Clothing
They Remember Prices Decades Ago
They Enjoy Simple Pleasures
They Really Do Get Wiser
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Stereotypes are usually unfair and are oversimplifications, but some are so popular they have some truth to them. In the case of older adults, there are many assumptions that are completely wrong. But there are some things about life that seem to show up on a regular basis and are remarkably true. While everyone has their own set of habits and traits, it is common knowledge to anyone who has interacted with parents, grandparents or retirees.